This started out as a plain old jacket, but I wanted to give it a little more personality. I added tulle sleeves, rib-knit cuffs, vintage beaded patches, and fur trim, using pieces I had tucked away in my stash. The vintage beads were something I had a while back ago and never found the right project for, until now. A few forgotten materials later, this ordinary jacket became something completely new. Model SundaysinJune Mua Rouge and Radiance Artistry Hair Esme Morgana Photo Jason Asuncion
Old denim jacket + layers of tulle saved from years ago + a fresh balletcore twist. Denim meets delicate. Photo: Jason Asuncion Model : Sapna
A deadstock tank reworked with remnant ruffles, patches, pins, and an old zipper, paired with pre-loved shorts screen-printed with a “Bad Baby” design. One-of-a-kind and unapologetically playful. Photo Jason Asuncion
This set was created from a thrifted sweater and fabric I had stashed away for years. I used the fabric to add puffed sleeves and matching shorts, then finished the front bodice with leftover trims. Even the original sweater sleeves were saved for another project.
An old denim jacket got a fresh start with leftover denim remnants, hand-painted details, and a whole new story to tell Photo Jeff Abate
Upcycled thrifted acrylic bra reimagined with vintage miniature stuffed toys and a preloved tulle skirt accented with the same plush details. Photo Mario Martinez
Black dress made from fabric I've been holding onto for six years. Worth the wait. Photo Jason Asuncion
Denim, But Make It Bloom Entirely made from pre existing materials. I distressed the denim skirt by hand and added reclaimed denim strips and floral appliqués to both the skirt and denim bra. The white tulle was a remnant from a previous project. Proof that beautiful things don't need new materials, just a new vision. Photo Mario Martinez Model Olga
Cyced is a playful spin on the word upcycled. Before switching to upcycled fashion, her designs were worn by Maye Musk, Vivica A. Fox, and Jeannie Mai.